Job description

Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, DTG2Go, LLC, Salt Life, LLC, and M.J. Soffe, LLC, is a vertically integrated, international apparel company that designs, manufactures, sources, and markets a diverse portfolio of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products under the primary brands of Salt Life®, Soffe®, and Delta.

The Salt Life brand strives to effortlessly combine function and fashion with an incredible fit tailored for the active lifestyle. With its relentless dedication to providing gear and designs that transcend, it has successfully evolved into a lifestyle brand with worldwide appeal. Whether it’s surfing, fishing, diving or simply enjoying a day at the beach, those who live and breathe the Salt Life have one thing in common... the ocean and all it has to offer!

Salt Life is seeking a Buyer - Retail Stores working out of our Jacksonville Beach, FL office. This role will be responsible for all categories within Salt Life company-owned retail locations across the US. You will drive product assortment across stores, work with the locations to curate assortment based on each region/store need and develop and execute product strategy to meet company goals. This position works closely with Planning, Purchasing, the Director of Retail Operations, the Visual Merchandising Manager, and reports to the Vice President of Retail.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for building, submitting, validating, and tracking purchase orders during buy season to meet projected demand and stay within the overall open-to-buy plan
• Partner with planning on the determination of plans and inventory management to drive assortment execution
• Forecast business and implement strategies to ensure the plan is achieved, including adjusting product flow and inventory management
• Manage buying and allocations based on store inventory levels by volume, capacity, seasonality, regional market, and customer profile
• Partner with planning and the retail field to build and manage successful replenishment and core model plan
• Responsible for creating assortment boards and executing assortment plans
• Influence category assortments by analyzing product performance, customer feedback, consumer trend, competitive landscape, and local market knowledge
• Track delivery of all purchase orders in partnership with purchasing, the warehouse, and communicate shipment status to the stores
• Run weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to analyze product performance and sales metrics highlighting key business opportunities
• Recommend markdown, promotion, and pricing strategies. Ensure markdowns fit within gross margin, inventory turn, and sales budgets. Monitor markdowns so that they work with assortment and exit strategies
• Communicate regularly with stores, as well as District Managers to identify opportunities and share information on new products
• Import new product SKUs and purchase orders into the retail operating system
• Product planning and execution of new store opening assortments
• Own the SMU program
• Some travel required to stores, corporate offices, and other facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred
• 5+ years of buying experience with a medium or large-scale retailer required
• Experience with buying for 20-50 stores
• Strong analytical and math skills, specifically in merchandise planning
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel, experience modeling and analyzing inventory levels
• Strong self-initiative, prioritization, multi-task, and time management skills
• Must possess a keen eye for design, trends, and color
• Ability to adapt and learn internal business systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
• Reliable and meets deadlines

The job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties performed. Employees may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs and growth of Salt Life. Internal promotions to this position may be considered without having met all the experience requirements listed. This will be based on the depth, length, and success of experience while working at Salt Life.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Buying: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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